4th Saturday in February

Foster & District
Agricultural Show

4th Saturday in February

113th FOSTER SHOW
Saturday 27th February 2021

Dog high jump always a crowd favourite
Beautiful fresh produce in the pavilion
Cattle competitions
Delicious jams and preserves in the Pavilion
Silage Competition
John Sagasser showing how sheaftossing should be done
Woodchop competition
Working dog trials
Live music throughout the day
Amber Creek Farm piglets
Perfect fresh produce
Showbags!
Decorated sneakers in the exhibit shed
Horse competitions

2020 Show a Success!

We were so pleased to deem the 112th Foster & District Ag Show a success! Perfect weather, new competitions including a woodchop and on farm dairy challenges combined with the immense enthusiasm of our local community for the return of their agricultural show resulted in exceptional attendance rates. Strong competition returned to the exhibit shed with 10-12 entries in both the VAS Fruit Cake and Carrot Cake competitions. Horse classes, HRCAV ring and showjumping in particular, had high participation rates and the dog high jump was a real crowd favourite with the grandstand overflowing with spectators. Nearly 250 free showbags were awarded for our inaugural “Golden Brick Road” challenge for kids to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the township of Foster.

The committee would like to thank all the businesses and individuals that supported the return of our show, be it financially or simply for their attendance. We are excited to spend the next 12 months working towards a great 113th Foster & District Show to be held on Saturday 27th February 2021!

150th Anniversary of Foster Celebrated with Golden Brick Road

Nearly 250 showbags were presented to kids that participated in our first ever Golden Brick Road Challenge on show day! Answers about the history of Foster were found by visiting various sites around the showgrounds and completed worksheets gained entrants a bag full of sponsored goodies! Thanks to the businesses and community members that helped make our Golden Brick Road a huge success!

Lucky the Clydesdale at the 2020 Foster Show!

Lucky received plenty of attention on show day with his only break from adoring pats when he competed in harness classes in the main arena. A special thanks to Kate Marriott for bringing Lucky along for everyone to enjoy on showday.

Inaugural Hay Bale Art Competition

Congratulations to Peter Young of Buffalo for his competition winning entry of Thomas the Tank Engine. After some initial weather-related challenges, Thomas is still standing strong opposite the turn off to the township of Buffalo. He fast became a highlight of the journey to and from school for many kids in South Gippsland :)

Foster Show Woodchop

There were spectators lined up to witness the comeback of the Woodchop competition to the Foster Show in 2020. A huge thankyou to Foster & Toora Community Bank for enabling us to host the South & Central Gippsland Axeman's Association for a day jam-packed full of nail biting action.

VYUFDA Working Dog Trial

Competitors came from all over the state to participate in this year's show day dog trial! Sheep were herded and penned all day (from 8am - 7pm show evening!) which gave plenty of opportunity for showgoers to watch the dogs work. A huge thanks to Kerryn Collins and Paul McPhail (Beloka Kelpie Stud) for making this event a success :)

Why our Show is so special

The Foster Show is a celebration of agriculture, the foundation of many families and businesses in South Gippsland. We're proud to offer an event true to what country shows started as - a showcase of the best stock, produce and crafts in the district and the opportunity for locals to catch up with old mates and check out what's new in farming and their community.

Regardless of age, gender or background, there's something for everyone at the Foster Show. After the kids have checked out their winnings in the pavilion competitions there's plenty of free entertainment on offer including Bricks 4 Kidz and face painting; the pet parade and; the animal nursery so they can get up close and personal with their favourite furry friends. The adults get a chance to get away from the house or work for the day, catch up with friends, compare downfalls and successes of the last year and check out what local businesses have to offer. Whilst the oldies are their to steal the show in the pavilion with their second to none preserves and knitting, they also get the opportunity to reminisce on their days on the farm or riding their pony to school as they stroll down the Avenue of Agriculture.

If that hasn't sold it for you, spending the day at the Foster Show is simply a great way to show your support of agriculture in Australia and your local community. The people of Foster have loved their show for over 100 years and they're excited to share it with you!

Getting Here

Foster Showgrounds, Station Rd, Foster

From Melbourne

Travel east on the South Gippsland Hwy towards Yarram. Turn right towards the township of Foster. Turn left at the main intersection (Station Rd). The Showgrounds are located on the left before the South Gippsland Hospital.

From Yarram

Travel west on the South Gippsland Hwy towards Melbourne. Turn left towards the township of Foster. Turn left at the main intersection (Station Rd). The Showgrounds are located on the left before the South Gippsland Hospital.

Public Transport

Whilst a car is by far the best way to explore South Gippsland, the VLine Bus travels between Foster and Melbourne a few times each day.